How to reboot Xiaomi Redmi 7: all the ways from simple to complex

Xiaomi Redmi 7 is one of the brand’s most popular budget smartphones, released in 2019. Despite its reliability, even it sometimes freezes, slows down or requires a reboot after an update. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to reboot, from a standard reboot to a forced reset via Recovery Mode.

It’s important to understand that not every reboot is equally useful, such as soft reboots that save all data and open applications, and hard resets can lead to file loss, explaining in detail when and what method to use, and cautioning against the typical mistakes that users make when working with Redmi 7.

If your phone doesn't respond to any taps, don't panic. 90% of the time, it's solved without going to the service center, and the key is to follow the instructions and not miss important steps.

1.Soft Reboot is the safest way

This is the standard method most Redmi 7 owners use, which doesn't delete data, reset settings, or affect app performance, but is suitable if the phone is just slowing down or needs to update.

How to do this:

• 🔄 Press and hold the power button (located on the right end of the case) for 2-3 seconds.
• 📱 On the screen will appear menu with options to Turn off, Reboot and Emergency mode.
• 🔁 Select Reboot and confirm the action.

The phone will turn off and re-energize in about 20 to 30 seconds, and if there are problems after that (e.g. apps still lay down), try other methods in this article.

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If the power button does not respond, try pressing it with effort - sometimes the contacts are oxidized from moisture or dust.

2. Forced reboot (Hard Reboot) - if the phone freezes

This is useful if the Redmi 7 is completely silent: it does not respond to touch, the screen is black, and the charging indicator does not burn. Unlike a soft reboot, you do not need to interact with the menu here - the phone will reboot forcibly.

Instructions:

• 🔋 Hold the Power button 10-15 seconds (before the Xiaomi logo or vibration appears).
• ⏳ If the screen is black, wait another 5 seconds and release the button.
• 🔄 The phone should be rebooted automatically.

If that didn't work, you might have run out of battery or hardware, in which case, plug the charger in for 15 to 20 minutes, and then try again.

3.Reboot through Recovery Mode – when standard methods don’t work

Recovery Mode is a service mode that allows you to restart your phone even when you have a serious crash.

• 📵 The phone will not turn on after the update;
• 🔄 Hangs on the Xiaomi logo;
• 📱 The screen reacts, but the system does not load.

How to log in to Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the phone (if it doesn’t respond, run Hard Reboot from the previous section).
2. Press the buttons Power + Volume up at the same time.
3. Hold them for 5-7 seconds until a menu with the Mi logo appears.

From the Recovery menu, select Reboot (use volume buttons for navigation and Power for confirmation).

4. Factory Reset – an extreme measure

This method removes all data from your phone: apps, photos, accounts, and only use it if:

• 📱 The phone is not switched on or constantly restarted;
• 🔄 After the update, critical errors appeared;
• 📵 You sell or transfer the device to another person.

How to make Factory Reset:

1. Enter Recovery Mode (see previous section).
2. Select Wipe Data (or Factory Reset)
3. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
4. Select Reboot to reboot.

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Attention! After the reset, the phone will go back to the boxy state, and you'll have to reset your Google account, your Mi Account, and install apps.

5.Reboot via Fastboot – for power users

Fastboot is a firmware mode that is used to install custom firmware or restore the system. If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center.

How to restart Redmi 7 via Fastboot:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Volume down for 10 seconds.
3. Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable.
4. On your computer, open the command line and type: fastboot reboot

This method is useful if the phone doesn't load into Recovery or you need to reflash the device, but remember, the wrong commands in Fastboot can permanently knock the phone out of order.

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Fastboot is a powerful tool, but dangerous. Without experience, it's better to use other ways to reboot.

6. Features of the reboot after the MIUI update

After installing the new MIUI version, Xiaomi Redmi 7 can behave unstable: it can load for a long time, spontaneously reboot or “lag”.

What to do:

• ⏳ Wait 10-15 minutes after the first download – background processes can take up resources.
• 🔄 Perform a soft reboot (Section 1).
• 📵 If problems remain, reset the app cache to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Clear the cache.

Attention! If the phone doesn't turn on at all after the upgrade, it's possible that the firmware is not installed correctly, in which case only flashing through Fastboot or accessing the service will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the reboot of Xiaomi Redmi 7